Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Makurdi Zonal Directorate have arrested 14 suspected internet fraudsters in a sting operation along Federal Lowcost Housing Estate Makurdi, Benue State.
EFCC spokesperson in a statement on Friday said the suspects were arrested on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.
Their arrest followed actionable intelligence about their suspected involvement in internet fraud.
The commission gave the names of the suspects arrested as Austine Okwori, Osita Idoko Valentine, Skott King David, Thomas Ifebuche, Akor Kelvin Oche, Henry Adah, Scott Emmanuel Inalegwu, Ogbu Stephen Alpha and Samuel Moses, Ogbonna Ckukwuaogwu.
Others include Mustapha Nasir Adinoye, Sylvanus Samuel Ogbu, Emmanuel Adamu and Samuel Otene.
Items recovered from the suspects include phones, laptops and charms
The anti-graft agency says the suspects will soon be charged in court as soon as investigations are concluded.
